september 2012

Dual Credit Offerings

from Indiana

University:

English - ENG W131 Elementary Composition (3 cr.) – 1st semester Open to students in grade 12 with a GPA of 2.7 or higher Offers instruction and practice in the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills required in college. Emphasis is on written assignments that require synthesis, analysis, and argument based on sources. W131 class size is capped at 25 students, regardless of how many are taking the course for college credit. English - ENG L202 Literary Interpretation (3 cr.) – 2nd semester Open to students in grade 12 with a GPA of 2.7 or higher Develops critical skills essential to participation in the interpretive process through class discussion and focused writing assignments, introduces the premises and motives of literary analysis and critical methods associated with historical, generic, and/or cultural concerns. L202 class size is capped at 30 students, regardless of how many are taking the course for college credit. History – HIST H105 – H106 American History I – II ( 3 cr. Ea. = 6 cr.) Open to students in grade 12 with a GPA of 2.7 or higher

Evolution of American Society: political, economic, social structure; racial and ethnic groups; sex roles; Indian, inter-American, and world diplomacy of the United States; evolution of ideology, war, territorial expansion, industrialization, urbanization, international events and their impact on American history. Chemistry – CHEM C105/125 Principles of Chemistry I (3 cr.)/Experimental Chem Lab I (2 cr) = 5 cr. Open to students in grade 12 with a GPA of 2.7 or higher and having completed Chem I & II C105: Basic principles including stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structure, gases, solutions, and selected topics in descriptive chemistry. C125: Introduction to laboratory experimentation with emphasis on the collection and use of experimental data, some properties of solutions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, and synthesis Courses are offered by IU at a fee of $25 per credit hour Students will have an IU transcript Courses are listed in the Indiana Core Transfer Library Acceptance / Transfer opportunities are at the discretion of the accepting school.

Beverly J. Ester Assistant Principal / Guidance Director

East Central High School

812.576.4811 x. 11950


1 Trojan Place, Suite A, St. Leon, IN 47012

(812) 576-4811

http://sunmandearborn.k12.in.us/echs/

September 2012

Trojan Tribune

Inside this issue:

Honor Society Spanish

2 3

Don’t Text & Drive Engineering & Tech News

4 5

Business Professionals Dream It Do It

6 7

EcO15 FCCLA

8 9

Library News Driver Education

10 11

Driver Ed Sign Up Form

12

Notes from Guidance

HONOR SOCIETY ELECTS 2012-2013 OFFICERS

T his month East Central’s National Honor Society

elected new officers for the 2012-

2013 school year; serving as Presi-

dent, Brian Frondorf; Vice Presi-

dent, Jared Rich;

Secretary, John

Welte; and Treasur-

er, Clare Struewing.

Congratulations to

these fine young stu-

dents overseeing the

responsibilities of the

NHS.

East Central’s Na-

tional Honor Society

sponsors several im-

portant activities for

East Central students

and the community.

Each year our offic-

ers and members or-

ganize and host Hox-

worth Blood Center

for our annual blood drive. This

year’s drive is scheduled for Novem-

ber 27th. Last year, area high

schools donated more than 8600

units of blood. We do make a differ-

ence!

Making a difference in academics,

our NHS members volunteer

through Academic Student Services

to tutor students in all grades. They

provide tutoring services during

school hours and after school hours

in all subject areas. If your student

is interested in extra

help, don’t hesitate to

have them check out

the NHS tutoring dur-

ing and after school,

Tuesday through

Thursday from

3:00pm – 4:00pm

and during study

halls, all periods

throughout the day.

Last but not least, our

NHS students serve as

student ambassadors

to East Central’s

spring college/career

fair. We host more

than 75 colleges, uni-

versities, technical

schools, and our US Armed Forces.

This year we plan to welcome local

businesses, providing our students

opportunities to hear and discuss

employment possibilities and plans

for future careers.

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This was a summer of adventure forThis was a summer of adventure forThis was a summer of adventure forThis was a summer of adventure for three EC three EC three EC three EC

Spanish students. Jared Rich and Brandon Kline chose to Spanish students. Jared Rich and Brandon Kline chose to Spanish students. Jared Rich and Brandon Kline chose to Spanish students. Jared Rich and Brandon Kline chose to

study in Merida, Mexico while Kristi Martini studied in study in Merida, Mexico while Kristi Martini studied in study in Merida, Mexico while Kristi Martini studied in study in Merida, Mexico while Kristi Martini studied in

Leon, Spain. As juniors, these students applied for the Leon, Spain. As juniors, these students applied for the Leon, Spain. As juniors, these students applied for the Leon, Spain. As juniors, these students applied for the

Indiana University Foreign Language Honors Program Indiana University Foreign Language Honors Program Indiana University Foreign Language Honors Program Indiana University Foreign Language Honors Program

which allows high school students to study abroad dur-which allows high school students to study abroad dur-which allows high school students to study abroad dur-which allows high school students to study abroad dur-

ing the summer. After passing the entrance exam, interview in Spanish, ing the summer. After passing the entrance exam, interview in Spanish, ing the summer. After passing the entrance exam, interview in Spanish, ing the summer. After passing the entrance exam, interview in Spanish, and and and and

an extensive application, Jared, Brandon and Kristi were able to choose their an extensive application, Jared, Brandon and Kristi were able to choose their an extensive application, Jared, Brandon and Kristi were able to choose their an extensive application, Jared, Brandon and Kristi were able to choose their

place of study, be introduced to their host family, and prepare themselves for place of study, be introduced to their host family, and prepare themselves for place of study, be introduced to their host family, and prepare themselves for place of study, be introduced to their host family, and prepare themselves for

7 weeks of no English...not even on Facebook or Twitter! The students have 7 weeks of no English...not even on Facebook or Twitter! The students have 7 weeks of no English...not even on Facebook or Twitter! The students have 7 weeks of no English...not even on Facebook or Twitter! The students have

returned ready to share their experiences with classmates and contribute to returned ready to share their experiences with classmates and contribute to returned ready to share their experiences with classmates and contribute to returned ready to share their experiences with classmates and contribute to

the Spanish 4 classes with their new found love for conversation in the lan-the Spanish 4 classes with their new found love for conversation in the lan-the Spanish 4 classes with their new found love for conversation in the lan-the Spanish 4 classes with their new found love for conversation in the lan-

guage.guage.guage.guage.

Applications and informationApplications and informationApplications and informationApplications and information for the summer for the summer for the summer for the summer

2013 study abroad program are available in room 125. 2013 study abroad program are available in room 125. 2013 study abroad program are available in room 125. 2013 study abroad program are available in room 125.

Students interested should currently be enrolled in Students interested should currently be enrolled in Students interested should currently be enrolled in Students interested should currently be enrolled in

French III or Spanish III to be eligible for the program. If French III or Spanish III to be eligible for the program. If French III or Spanish III to be eligible for the program. If French III or Spanish III to be eligible for the program. If

interested in a career using a foreign language, don't interested in a career using a foreign language, don't interested in a career using a foreign language, don't interested in a career using a foreign language, don't

miss out on the opportunity to study abroad! miss out on the opportunity to study abroad! miss out on the opportunity to study abroad! miss out on the opportunity to study abroad!

September 2012

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Did you know that motor vehicle

crashes are the leading cause of

death for teens in the United

States?

We all talk about the dangers of

drunk driving and the im-

portance of wearing seat

belts. But there is another traf ic

safety issue you must make your

teen aware of so they can stay

safe behind the wheel: distract-

ed driving.

In 2010, 3,092 people were

killed in crashes involving a dis-

tracted driver and an estimated

additional 416,000 were injured

in motor vehicle crashes. Sadly,

our youngest and most inexperi-

enced student drivers are often

the most at risk. In fact, eleven

percent of all drivers under the

age of 20 involved in fatal crashes

were reported as distracted at the

time of the crash. This age group

has the largest proportion of driv-

ers who were distracted.

Distracted driving comes in many

forms. It can include electronic

distractions, like navigation sys-

tems and cell phones, or more

conventional distractions, like in-

teracting with passengers and eat-

ing.

Unfortunately, texting is the most

dangerous of all distractions

because it involves manual,

visual and cognitive distrac-

tion simultaneously. Sending

or reading a text takes your

eyes off the road for 4.6 se-

conds. At 55 mph, that’s like

driving the length of an entire

football ield blindfolded.

Student safety is the No. 1 pri-

ority at East Central High

School. During the month of

October, Public Service An-

nouncements will be shown to

supplement our effort. Howev-

er, we need the support of par-

ents and family members to

supplement this effort.

So, I’m asking you to join in by

encouraging your teen to pay

attention to the road at all

times. Remind them that

-Jake Griffin

Student


One Text or Call Could Wreck It All

September 28, 2012

“One Text

Or Call

Could Wreck It All.”

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TwoTwoTwoTwo hundredhundredhundredhundred twenty (220) students have enrolled in cours-twenty (220) students have enrolled in cours-twenty (220) students have enrolled in cours-twenty (220) students have enrolled in cours-

es offered this year in the Engineering and Technology de-es offered this year in the Engineering and Technology de-es offered this year in the Engineering and Technology de-es offered this year in the Engineering and Technology de-

partment at ECHS. partment at ECHS. partment at ECHS. partment at ECHS. Instructors Tom Boyd and Bill Kennedy Instructors Tom Boyd and Bill Kennedy Instructors Tom Boyd and Bill Kennedy Instructors Tom Boyd and Bill Kennedy

have seen a continuing increase in the number of students have seen a continuing increase in the number of students have seen a continuing increase in the number of students have seen a continuing increase in the number of students

finding an interest in engineering, construction, manufac-finding an interest in engineering, construction, manufac-finding an interest in engineering, construction, manufac-finding an interest in engineering, construction, manufac-

turing, CAD and other technology based courses. turing, CAD and other technology based courses. turing, CAD and other technology based courses. turing, CAD and other technology based courses. The 4The 4The 4The 4----

year Project Lead the Way engineering program started in year Project Lead the Way engineering program started in year Project Lead the Way engineering program started in year Project Lead the Way engineering program started in

2009 is continuing to increase student enrollment. 2009 is continuing to increase student enrollment. 2009 is continuing to increase student enrollment. 2009 is continuing to increase student enrollment. A robot-A robot-A robot-A robot-

ics club was formed last year for PLTW students with two ics club was formed last year for PLTW students with two ics club was formed last year for PLTW students with two ics club was formed last year for PLTW students with two

teams traveling to Bloomington, Indiana to participate in teams traveling to Bloomington, Indiana to participate in teams traveling to Bloomington, Indiana to participate in teams traveling to Bloomington, Indiana to participate in

their first statetheir first statetheir first statetheir first state----wide competition. wide competition. wide competition. wide competition. This years robotics club This years robotics club This years robotics club This years robotics club

will begin building sessionswill begin building sessionswill begin building sessionswill begin building sessions in September.in September.in September.in September.

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Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America September 28, 2012

Mrs. Brenda Osman

(812) 576-4811

EAT DINNER WITH YOUR FAMILY NIGHT

T he East Central Family, Ca-

reer and Community Lead-

ers of America (FCCLA) hosted their

5th annual “Eat Dinner with Your

Family Night” on Monday, Septem-

ber 24, 2012 in the East Central Caf-

eteria. During this event over 60

families from the East Central High

School FCCLA and Sunman Dear-

born Middle School FCCLA enjoyed

a dinner of Lasagna, green beans, ,

and breadsticks prepared by the

ECHS Cafeteria. The salad and des-

serts were prepared by the Miss

McConnell’s Culinary Arts Class.

Eat Dinner with Your Family Night is

a national movement to inform par-

ents that the parental engagement

fostered during frequent family din-

ners is an effective tool to help keep

America’s kids substance free.

Whether you’re cooking a gourmet

meal, ordering food from your favor-

ite take-out place or eating on the

go, rest assured that what your kids

really want during dinnertime with

their parents! Family meals are the

perfect time to talk to your kids and

to listen to what’s on their mind. The

more often kids eat dinner with their

families; the less likely they are to

smoke, drink or use drugs.

FCCLA members created placemats

with statistics about the affects of

spending time together as family.

During the East Central event, fami-

lies were given a container full of

questions to provoke discussion.

After dinner, they also had families

work together, while having fun

with team building activities includ-

ing how many balloons can the

family blow up and stick on their

family member. The Polito family

won the contest and received a

$25 gift card to Kroger. It was an

event enjoyed by all who attended!

This project was funded by a grant

from the Dearborn County CASA

organization.

Family, Career and Community

Leaders of America is a dynamic

and effective national student or-

ganization that helps young men

and women become leaders and

address important personal, family,

work, and societal issues through

Family and Con-

sumer Sciences

education.

The organiza-

tion has more

than 210,000

members from

50 state associ-

ations and the

District of Co-

lumbia, Puerto

Rico, and the

Virgin Islands.

Since its found-

ing in 1945,

Family, Career

and Community

Leaders of Ameri-

ca has involved more than ten mil-

lion youth.

Family, Career and Community

Leaders of America is unique

among youth organizations be-

cause its programs are planned and

run by members. It is the only na-

tional in-school organization with

the family as its central focus. Par-

ticipation in national programs and

chapter activities helps members

become strong leaders in their fami-

lies, careers, and communities.

If any East Central or Sunman

Dearborn Middle School student is

still interested in joining FCCLA

please feel free to call Mrs. Osman

at 576-4811 ext. 11302.

Jackie Jung is taking a facial impression of a family member during an activity at Eat Dinner with Your Family Night.

September 2012

AT THE LIBRARYAT THE LIBRARYAT THE LIBRARYAT THE LIBRARYAT THE LIBRARYAT THE LIBRARYAT THE LIBRARYAT THE LIBRARY This fall we will be adding a couple of new programs in the library and continuing

others. We will once again be sponsoring the Eliot Rosewater Book Award programEliot Rosewater Book Award programEliot Rosewater Book Award programEliot Rosewater Book Award program. Under

this program, students read from a list of books and rate those books from 0-5 stars de-

pending on how they liked the books. Polling results from our students are added together

with those from student all over the state to elect a winning book. Last year’s winning Ro-

sie book was Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles. The 2011 winner was Hunger Games.

Voting takes place in late April so students have all year to read books from the list.

This year we will offer an AR StoreAR StoreAR StoreAR Store where students can use points earned from their

Accelerated Reader Reading to buy item from our AR store. We will be using the year to put

together some great prizes for students to earn with their reading points. Watch for more

about this later.

The Scholastic Book ClubScholastic Book ClubScholastic Book ClubScholastic Book Club offers some fantastic deals for students who want to buy

books to keep for themselves. Forms are available in the library for students or staff who

would like to take advantage of these offers. A good selection of books is available at huge

savings. The library will take care of compiling and ordering and getting the books to any-

one who buys. Forms and money need to be returned to the library. This is the first order of

the year. Other orders will follow if enough people are interested. This is NOT a fundraiser,

just a good opportunity for those interested.

2012201220122012----13 Eliot Rosewater Books13 Eliot Rosewater Books13 Eliot Rosewater Books13 Eliot Rosewater Books

♦ Amy & Roger’s Epic AdventureAmy & Roger’s Epic AdventureAmy & Roger’s Epic AdventureAmy & Roger’s Epic Adventure ♦ Demon KingDemon KingDemon KingDemon King

♦ Because I Am FurnitureBecause I Am FurnitureBecause I Am FurnitureBecause I Am Furniture ♦ Dirty Little SecretsDirty Little SecretsDirty Little SecretsDirty Little Secrets

♦ Before I FallBefore I FallBefore I FallBefore I Fall ♦ IncarceronIncarceronIncarceronIncarceron

♦ Blue Plate SpecialBlue Plate SpecialBlue Plate SpecialBlue Plate Special ♦ JaneJaneJaneJane

♦ BruiserBruiserBruiserBruiser ♦ The Last Thing I RememberThe Last Thing I RememberThe Last Thing I RememberThe Last Thing I Remember

♦ Coming Back StrongerComing Back StrongerComing Back StrongerComing Back Stronger ♦ LostLostLostLost

♦ Hold Me Closer, NecromancerHold Me Closer, NecromancerHold Me Closer, NecromancerHold Me Closer, Necromancer ♦ Five Flavors of DumbFive Flavors of DumbFive Flavors of DumbFive Flavors of Dumb

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